Top 6 Viewpoints Over Brussels You Should Not Miss

When in Brussels, allow a little time for yourself to observe the city from above. No matter how flat it might appear at first, and it is definitely not the highest EU capital, there are still viewpoints you can easily access by walking around the city. Most importantly, they are admission–free, so all you have to do is know the exact location and put that little effort needed into reaching the six spots suggested below.

Place Poelaert

If you happen to be near Avenue Louise, you should definitely gaze upon the city from this viewpoint and also take the glass elevator down to Rue Haute. View from Altitude 100 | © Ioanna Sakellaraki

Altitude 100

Church, Forest

You can enjoy this beautifully isolated panorama over Brussels by taking Tram 51, which can be combined with an interesting visit to the Church of Saint Augustin, famous for its art deco architecture and rooftop view, also located here. View from Mont des Arts | © Ioanna Sakellaraki

Mont des Arts

In the heart of the city, you simply cannot miss it. All you have to do is climb up the stairs to Mont des Arts and you will be offered an enchanting view of Grand Place. View from the top of Parking ’58 | © Ioanna Sakellaraki

Parking '58

On the top of one of the highest buildings in the heart of Brussels, a massive parking lot near DeBrouckere, you will come across one of the most amazing views of the Brussels skyline. View from Parc du Cinquantenaire | © Stephane Mignon

Parc du Cinquantenaire

Museum

Right on the top of the centerpiece triumphal arch, easily accessed through the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History, you can enjoy a rewarding view of the European Quarter. View from Parc Reine-Verte | © Ioanna Sakellaraki

Parc Reine-Verte

Park

There is a secret hideaway at the end of this neighborhood park, located in Schaerbeek overlooking the city. The Brussels skyline, as seen from this viewpoint, offers an architecturally-interesting urban mix. When the weather permits, it can surprise you with a beautiful panorama.